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Pilot killed after light aircraft crashes into police helicopter in Pennsylvania

Two police officers injured in crash at Carlisle airport west of Harrisburg

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of aid worker in Gaza

Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’

The Independent UK · Aug 20

A US-Iran channel shaped deportation flights as Tehran picked who was sent back

Newly released emails reveal U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 and 2026. Iranian officials influenced deportation lists and expedited removal processes for detainees. These flights occurred after a recent war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The deportations marked a shift from past U.S. policy…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

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Ukraine’s soldiers stress human role amid drone revolution

As the first ray of sun hit on an unexpectedly frosty August morning, a few hundred just-graduated Ukrainian paratroopers were traipsing across a corn and rapeseed field, preparing for their first jump.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor

MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad

Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20

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UC Berkeley professor admits to using AI to edit op-ed on students’ math skills

Zvezdelina Stankova says she used AI to ‘help edit’ an article about some of her students being ‘five to eight years’ behind

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms

Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remain without power, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Live: Fresh US aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military announced Thursday. The aircraft carrier will replace the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln after apparently deteriorating living conditions on board sparked fresh criticism of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Follow our liveblog for…

France 24 · Aug 19

Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Idaho county probation office creates ‘foreign born list’ for ICE arrests

More than half on the compiled list were on probation for driving under the influence, records show

The Independent UK · Aug 19

State cracks down on out-of-state plates, giving drivers six weeks to register their cars properly

Maryland residents have until October 1 to register their cars in the state before facing fines

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Squid games: 20-ton spill of foul-smelling sea creatures causes eight-hour traffic jam in Rhode Island

‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it,’ said one witness

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Pregnant Woman Pleads for Help as Ceuta Locals Say They Fear Rape and Sexual Assault After 72,000 Migrant Crossings

A pregnant Spanish woman's Ceuta video draws attention to local safety fears as authorities process alleged sexual-assault cases after July's crossing.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Florida Mum Charged With Arson After Disturbing Video Shows Her Pouring Hot Wax on Kids Before Setting Kitchen Fire

A Florida mother was arrested for arson and child abuse after allegedly pouring hot wax on her daughters and setting a kitchen fire. Videos posted online led to her arrest.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

'Squidpocalypse': 20 Tons of Squid Spill Across US Road, Blocking Traffic for Eight Hours

A lorry crash in Narragansett, Rhode Island, spilled 20 tons of squid onto the road, causing an eight-hour traffic disruption. The driver was cited for failing to secure the load.

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment

‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine

The U.N.'s humanitarian chief warns of the growing threat of drones against civilians and aid workers in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 19

DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks

Officer Daniel Flores was initially charged with 16 felonies after he shared recordings with the LAPD's internal affairs unit

The Independent UK · Aug 19

A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

‘Believe your eyes’: Masters says Premier League’s integrity cannot be doubted

Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, expressed concern over Fifa’s decision that Folarin Balogun would miss no matches after his World Cup red card

The Times of India · Aug 19

Trouble brewing for Zelenskyy? Ex-defence minister calls for wartime polls

Ukraine’s recently dismissed former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections to be held despite the ongoing war with Russia, delivering one of the most direct political challenges to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve

Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so far

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